Good Gear Guide - htc RSS feedhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/tag/htc/en-auWed, 23 Nov 2016 14:33:49 +1100​Top 10 best Android and Apple smartphones for under $700http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/610593/top-10-best-android-apple-smartphones-under-700/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedThere’s some debate surrounding what a mid-range phone actually is. We find that there are cheap phones under $300, some good-value phones up to around $500, then a collection of mid-range phones up to $600. However, if you push a little harder you get rewarded fast.Nick RossWed, 23 Nov 2016 14:33:49 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/610593/top-10-best-android-apple-smartphones-under-700/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedAustralian smartphone reviews 2016http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/577983/australian-smartphone-reviews-2015/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedEvery smartphone that has passed through our testing labs in 2016 has been rounded up on this page.
Readers in the market for a new smartphone: this is a good starting point. Consider the smartphones available, narrow the selection down according to your price range and then begin qualifying either the retailer or carrier best suited to your individual needs. Staff WritersTue, 22 Nov 2016 15:55:36 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/577983/australian-smartphone-reviews-2015/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedHands on with the HTC Bolt, a 5.5-inch, Android 7.0 phone exclusive to Sprinthttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/610028/hands-htc-bolt-5-5-inch-android-7-0-phone-exclusive-sprint/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedThe Bolt comes with great-sounding earbuds, and uses carrier aggregation for faster data.Jon PhillipsFri, 11 Nov 2016 17:01:00 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/610028/hands-htc-bolt-5-5-inch-android-7-0-phone-exclusive-sprint/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedThe best VR in 2016 came from HTC Vivehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/601475/computex-wrap-up-did-htc-vive-best-booth-all/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedCrazy and impressive. Some of the best VR demos we've seen.Nick RossThu, 10 Nov 2016 11:23:45 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/601475/computex-wrap-up-did-htc-vive-best-booth-all/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedApple takes more than 100 percent of smartphone profits after Samsung's Galaxy recallhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/609727/apple-takes-more-than-100-percent-smartphone-profits-after-samsung-galaxy-recall/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedSamsung sold more smartphones than Apple in Q3 2016, but the Galaxy S7 recall devastated its profits.Oscar RaymundoSat, 05 Nov 2016 05:55:00 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/609727/apple-takes-more-than-100-percent-smartphone-profits-after-samsung-galaxy-recall/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedHTC launches Viveport, a VR app store focused on non-gaming experienceshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/607801/htc-launches-viveport-vr-app-store-focused-non-gaming-experiences/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedYou still buy Vive VR games from Steam, but you can try HTC's Viveport for non-gaming experiences.Ian PaulSat, 01 Oct 2016 00:49:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/607801/htc-launches-viveport-vr-app-store-focused-non-gaming-experiences/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedHTC announces the Desire 10 Pro and Desire 10 Lifestyle smartphoneshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/607158/htc-announces-desire-10-pro-desire-10-lifestyle-smartphones/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedBoth phones bring feature an Art Deco design with a lot of emphasis on camera quality and audio features.Derek WalterTue, 20 Sep 2016 17:00:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/607158/htc-announces-desire-10-pro-desire-10-lifestyle-smartphones/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedHTC-built Nexus phones may opt for an understated design, report sayshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/602984/htc-built-nexus-phones-may-opt-an-understated-design-report-says/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedA mockup reveals a rear fingerprint sensor, no camera bump, and new on-screen navigation buttons.Derek WalterThu, 07 Jul 2016 03:39:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/602984/htc-built-nexus-phones-may-opt-an-understated-design-report-says/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeed​Review: HTC One X9 and OPPO R9 - mid-range Android phoneshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/602838/review-htc-one-x9-oppo-r9/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedWe’re reviewing these two phones together due to the physical similarities and price points. Both have very smart, well-built, metallic chassis which belie their mid-range price point. However, the R9 is OPPO’s flagship phone while the X9 costs almost half as much as HTC’s flagship 10. The X9’s RRP is $699 while the R9’s RRP is $599.Nick RossMon, 04 Jul 2016 12:52:10 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/602838/review-htc-one-x9-oppo-r9/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedReport: Specs leak out for HTC-built 'Marlin' Nexus phonehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/602807/report-specs-leak-htc-built-marlin-nexus-phone/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedThis flagship offers a bigger screen, higher resolution, and larger battery capacity in comparison to the smaller "Sailfish" model.Derek WalterSat, 02 Jul 2016 05:15:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/602807/report-specs-leak-htc-built-marlin-nexus-phone/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedReport: HTC-built Nexus 'Sailfish' leaks reveal the undercard in the next Nexus lineuphttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/602403/report-htc-built-nexus-sailfish-leaks-reveal-undercard-next-nexus-lineup/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedThis is likely the smaller and cheaper of two Nexus phones that HTC is building for Google this fall.Derek WalterSat, 25 Jun 2016 02:44:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/602403/report-htc-built-nexus-sailfish-leaks-reveal-undercard-next-nexus-lineup/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedHTC pushes commercial virtual reality with packaged offerhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/601421/htc-pushes-commercial-virtual-reality-packaged-offer/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedHTC announced a Vive Virtual Reality package focused on business users for $1,200 that includes dedicated customer support.Matt HamblenFri, 10 Jun 2016 02:28:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/601421/htc-pushes-commercial-virtual-reality-packaged-offer/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedAndroid device updates: HTC 10 is getting stability fixes and preview 3 is headed to Android Nhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/600263/android-device-updates-htc-10-getting-stability-fixes-preview-3-headed-android-n/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedHTC had a busy week in announcing the One M9, A9, and of course 10 will be first in line to get Android N when it exits beta.Derek WalterSat, 21 May 2016 04:04:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/600263/android-device-updates-htc-10-getting-stability-fixes-preview-3-headed-android-n/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedVideo: Why I now believe in Virtual Reality thanks to HTC Vivehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/video/600242/hardcore-hardware-htc-vive-has-made-me-vr-believer/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedPeople queue up to use it wherever they see it.IDGNS News StaffFri, 20 May 2016 22:00:21 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/video/600242/hardcore-hardware-htc-vive-has-made-me-vr-believer/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedHTC 10 review: A great phone, but avoid paying full price for ithttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/htc/10/599962/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedYou can get a decent Android phone like the Oppo F1 for $300 these days. If you want something more premium, the Samsung Galaxy S7 can be had for under $700 while the Nexus 6P, with its huge AMOLED display and full metal body can be had for nearer $600. So if a phone is going to carry a big premium price like the Galaxy S7 Edge ($900) or LG G5 ($950), it can't leave us wanting.Jason CrossTue, 17 May 2016 14:00:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/htc/10/599962/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeed